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Posted on 01-01-2024 01:09 PM
As the name implies, tilt wheelchairs have a unique feature.
The seat can tilt backward up to 50 degrees. So, why is this important? let’s look into its mechanics.
What is a reclining wheelchair? similar to a reclining easy chair, a reclining wheelchair has a seat that tilts to the back. The major benefit of having a reclining wheelchair is that the user need not get up to change positions. Different brands of reclining wheelchairs have different degrees of angle that they may tilt at. However, a majority of the wheelchairs allow a person to tilt a full 180 degrees that are completely flat. Similarly, you can also find other reclining wheelchairs that allow you to lift the leg or feet. This is especially beneficial for people that have sore feet issues.
Provides changes in position for clients who cannot weight shift independently.
Tilt should be considered when clients: are unable to independently weight shift
Provides a change in position without the risk of shear forces.
pressure ulcers (pus) result from localised injury to the skin and underlying tissue and usually occur over a bony prominence as a result of pressure, often in combination with shear forces. Both pressure magnitude and duration are thought to be key risk factors in the occurrence of pus, thus exposing wheelchair-bound subjects to high risk of pu development. As a result, wheelchairs that incorporate tilt-in-space and recline functions are routinely prescribed to redistribute pressure away from their ischial tuberosities. The goal of this study was to analyse the role of full-body tilt and recline angles in governing sitting interface pressure and blood circulation parameters in elderly subjects and thereby investigate the efficacy of tilt-in-space wheelchairs for aiding pressure relief activity.